Zenit Helios 58mm 1:2
Zenit Helios 58mm f/2 for M42 – A Legendary Lens with Iconic Swirly Bokeh
Product Description: The Zenit Helios 58mm f/2 is a classic manual focus lens designed for the M42 screw mountsystem. Manufactured in the Soviet Union, this lens has become famous for its unique, swirling bokeh effect and excellent optical performance. Often paired with Zenit cameras, the Helios 58mm f/2 delivers sharp images with great contrast and vibrant colors, making it a popular choice for portrait, street, and creative photography. Its solid construction and precise manual controls allow photographers to fully experience the art of manual shooting, making it a favorite among film and digital photographers alike.
Key Features of the Helios 58mm f/2 Lens:
- 58mm focal length: A versatile standard lens, ideal for portraits, street photography, and general use, providing a natural field of view similar to the human eye.
- f/2 maximum aperture: Offers great low-light performance and allows for beautiful subject isolation with a shallow depth of field, producing smooth and creamy bokeh.
- Iconic swirly bokeh: Known for its distinct swirly background blur, especially when shot wide open, giving your photos a unique and artistic touch.
- Sharp optics: Despite its vintage design, the Helios 58mm is known for producing sharp, high-contrast images with good color rendition.
- M42 screw mount: Compatible with a wide range of vintage M42-mount cameras, as well as many modern digital cameras using an adapter, providing great versatility for photographers.
- All-metal construction: Built to last, the Helios 58mm f/2 has a durable metal body, giving it a solid, reliable feel in the hand.
Lens Performance: The Helios 58mm f/2 lens is renowned for its optical characteristics, including its distinctive swirly bokeh, making it a perfect choice for portrait photographers who want to create dreamy, artistic backgrounds. The fast f/2 aperture also allows for excellent performance in low-light situations, giving photographers more creative flexibility. Its manual focus design provides precision control over every shot, making it ideal for photographers who enjoy the tactile experience of manual lenses.
Why Choose the Helios 58mm f/2 for M42? The Zenit Helios 58mm f/2 is a lens that has stood the test of time. Its unique bokeh, sharp optics, and solid construction make it a favorite among vintage lens enthusiasts and creative photographers. Whether you're shooting on film or using it with a digital camera via an adapter, this lens offers a blend of classic design and artistic performance that is hard to match.
What's Included:
- Zenit Helios 58mm f/2 lens
- Lens cap rear
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Zenit Helios 58mm 1:2
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Condition
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Brand
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Lens mountM42 screw
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Focal length58
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Aperture1.0, 2.0
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Warranty
New Equipment: 2 year warranty.
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